Summary
The four-year apprenticeship will cover training on mechanical fitting, pipe fitting, both mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC and part programming and the inspection and commissioning of our diverse range of grinding machines in the following departments: Front line fitting, pipe fitting, electrical assembly and PLC and software.
Wage
£14,526.20 a year
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Specific Hours TBC. 37 per week.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 2 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The four-year apprenticeship will cover training on mechanical fitting, pipe fitting, both mechanical and electrical assembly, PLC and part programming and the inspection and commissioning of our diverse range of grinding machines in the following departments:
* Front Line Fitting
* Pipe Fitting
* Unit Fitting
* Electrical Assembly
* PLC and Software
* Machine Inspection and Commissioning
Apprentices will complete 12 months of technical training college, followed by three years of vocational training at Fives Landis. Other training opportunities will also be available to support the apprenticeship training programme, including IOSH, working safely, abrasive wheels and slinging and lifting.
Where you’ll work
Eastburn Works
Skipton Road Cross Hills
Keighley
BD20 7SD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
* Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
* Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
* Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
* Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
* Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
* Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
* Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
* Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
* Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
* Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
* Reporting work outcomes or issues.
* Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
* Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
* Operating within limits of responsibility.
* Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Your training plan
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice will gain a L3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship qualification.
Apprentices will complete 12 months of technical training college, followed by three years of vocational training at Fives Landis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
* Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative